Public Defender Service Corporation

Both Fiscal and EJC, have followed up with DPHSS relative to reimbursement but have yet to receive a signed copy of the MOU for this funding. [...] PDSC has submitted to BSP the quarterly report and invoice for $2,298. [...] The remaining balance of $404 has been exhausted in April 2024 and will be billed in next quarter. B. REPORT FROM PDSC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ED Hattori recommended that the PDSC report be tabled for the next meeting, given the need to review the FY2025 budget. [...] The intent was to give PDSC another option for positions in the event the Administrative Assistant position became vacant. [...] Chief Justice Torres asked members to make a motion to place the resolution before the board for purposes of discussion. [...] Chief Justice Torres opened the floor for questions and stated that based on the resolution, PDSC is proposing the creation of an Administrative Officer position which would replace the Administrative Assistant vacancy. [...] AD Gogue moved on to explain operational costs and a total reduction of 10% compared to the current fiscal year. [...] She explained that there is an overall decrease of approximately $31,000 in both contractual services and equipment compared to the current fiscal year. [...] Additionally, the small equipment category includes an increase for a defibrillator (AED), as all GovGuam departments and agencies are required to have an AED in place by December 2024. [...] Contractual expenses are similar to those of the PDSC and APD divisions, covering costs for Westlaw and the database system CLC uses for client information.